Secret Hoodoo Community | Mojo City | Memphis Tennesse

[@blaquewitchyaya]

Yall ! I said Gris Gris (I was about to say grits 😂) but it’s pronounced Gree Gree Bags. My bad yall ! 🫶🏾

[@MahoganyQueen-r2x]

🫶💯🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192]

I didn't know that gris gris bags are of Hoodoo origin.

[@itsthebigoshenanigansf03me]

901 pullup fam

[@alesfont]

lol I thought it was adorable. I was like ‘maybe that’s the Gullah-Geechee way to say it’

[@tyty1069]

​@@abrahamisaacmuciusiii9192😊 Qdobal

[@EnlightenedFemme]

Memphis is back!!! M-town let’s pull up again ya’ll. Let’s show Yaya some love with the likes ❤

[@gloriacole997]

Orange Mound, Tennessee

[@affricaashanti1552]

Nutbush, Memphis Tennessee

[@Love.Angeela]

〽️💖 Cordova (memphis TN) 🫶🏽

[@Diamond-vq8dr]

East Memphis

[@laurinbee6332]

Norf Norf 👍🏾❤

[@BlackFist901]

Memphian here, I grew up in Westwood which is where VooDoo Village is located. I graduated High School with this Mane from VooDoo Village. Basically, it’s a group of family members from Haiti that settled there and bought with them, their religious customs. Really nice people that used to stay there and they did not bother anyone, only a few family members remain there as most of them became more Americans than Haitian.

[@commenlife757]

Hello I am also from South Memphis aka Whitehaven. I us to work with a guy that said that he went to VooDoo Village and that they lived underground or the rest of their homes where underground. I don't know how true that is but I have a question are they or Westwood located off of Third? I as because that's what he claims.

[@goddessofpeacelove5341]

@@commenlife757yes that’s true

[@ericdandridge622]

I grew up in Westwood. I went to Westwood Elementary and the Chickasaw in 1988. My mom went to 'Doc Harris' house because she was seeing spirits. I went with her. I met 'Doc Harris's ' son , summers before last.

[@imthemranderson]

I lived in Walker Homes from the time I was born until about 12.

[@prettydiamondrose]

Beale St. is a smaller version of Bourbon St

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

Yessssss!!!!

[@jaydegreenerichmond602]

True facts

[@615bandup2]

There nothing alike 🤣🤣

[@lindasmith1865]

I used to love to go down on Beale st.when I lived in Memphis.

[@troytaylor4996]

Facts

[@scaredmedia]

I'm a recent transplant to Memphis and love seeing these videos about my adopted hometown. If you want to read more about the history of Hoodoo in Memphis and the mid-South, Tony Kail (the guy who wrote that Medium article) has written some good books about it. A. Schwab is still on Beale St, and they still sell a ton of candles and oils and all kinds of magick adjacent things.

[@AlexisJohnson-cr7bd]

My city!! Thank you for showing us some recognition because ALOT of people outside of the city do not know the history here. We get recognition mainly for BBQ, Elvis, 3 6Mafia, and crime. You are always welcome here.

[@AlexisJohnson-cr7bd]

Also, that's a Nashville accent. Lol.

[@adb2u]

And you don't think this magic has some doing to do with the crime?

[@AmberSumerall]

Recognition for doing hoodoo is something to be thankful for? Lol I’m from Memphis, TN and I have not heard of Memphis ever called the “Mojo city” but ppl going to see a tarot card reader isn’t something surprising tho.

[@MiaEZ]

Then its ALL usa plez ​@@adb2u

[@AlexisJohnson-cr7bd]

As of crime, crime is in every city regardless of religion or spiritual belief. Crime is a lack of social and political infrastructure components, in my honest opinion, but that's a different conversation. Memphis has over 800 faithed based churches/groups, but for the longest time, we were known for embezzlement and now aggravated violent crimes. Crime is in every city regardless of religion or spiritual belief. As for being thankful, yes, I am thankful that anyone acknowledged Memphis in any form or fashion that doesn't concentrate on negative traits. We are a multifaceted city. We carry a strong spiritual and religious history, especially Judaism, as well. However, that's just me and my opinion.

[@geegee83]

Beale is a street downtown... There is a couple of blocks that's are cut off from traffic so you can walk down, several bars, restaurants, clubs on the strip... Voodoo Village is about 25 min from Beale Street downtown 3rd Street like your heading to Tunica, MS to the casinos... Come on to Memphis YaYa... But be careful.. these Memphis dudes will push up on a beautiful queen like you ❤️‍🔥💯

[@roshellh.1080]

Hi Yaya. I’m originally from Texas but have lived in Mississippi for most of my life. I don’t know much about Mississippi history aside from slavery. I would love to hear about Mississippi voodoo. Ppl still do “hoodoo” here btw.

[@marielaveau5321]

I'm from the 'Sipp, lived here all my life. I'm a brand new hoodoo practitioner. ✌️

[@anakimaateenerraatanaeekha1116]

Yes I bought this book like 8 years ago called Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo. Y'all should order it. Im a Nashville native, healer and spiritualist though. I had to get the scoop on Tennessee Hoodoo for sure. Memphis is rich in culture, Hoodoo culture, Bluesman and woman also used Hoodoo and they sing about it in their music! It's speaks about a man name Bishop who I've also heard older ppl in Nashville speak of him.

[@babydaddykilla311]

Rich in killing each other and speaking retarted

[@Madeyoulook_twice]

I come to Memphis 4 times a year, my child is a St. Jude baby. I feel the need to move here, not because of the treatment from the Hospital, something else. This is as close as I can get to Memphis, Egypt, for now. This video is my personal confirmation.

[@Colurmevibrant]

MEMPHIS HERE, I'm wearing my mojo bag on me RIGHT NOW. I keep one on me ESPECIALLY at work! Love your videos!!!!

[@tiowannalogan7148]

Beale is a street of restaurants and historic blues clubs and other places. Then yes I am a fellow witch that practice and we have many shops my favorites are EBOD and Othoon's they have historic graveyards and all kinds of stuff here in Memphis. Schwabbs store is no longer in business because the owner passed away but we still popping on the voo doo,and hooked doo, spiritual scene.

[@katrinacroom2314]

I'd love to see you do a series on the little talked about spots in the south, like the Mississippi Delta. Everyone talks about voodoo in NOLA, but I hear there's a lot to say about what was going on in Mississippi too!

[@brewashington247]

Born && raised in Mississippi but currently reside in Memphis! ✨

[@CJMusashi87]

Ayyyee !! That’s Wassup Niji Ⓜ️🚀💪🏾 🐅

[@SunneeRae]

Same.

[@Spiritual_News_Network]

Memphis born and raised now that I’m in Florida I get to share stories about voodoo village with my witchy friends a lot of people don’t know how deep it goes being that Memphis is in the Bible Belt my great grandmother taught us about our spiritual lineage and hoodoo practices well to me in particular I am so proud to be from Memphis we appreciate you❤

[@KylaWylaa]

I LOVE whenever you cover Memphis!! Our hoodoo history is so deep and beautiful but it doesn’t get a lot of coverage!!

[@TGUTTAExiT21]

But look at the residuals of it on the young population there today...not protected and killing their Strongest Richest Soldiers.

[@KylaWylaa]

@@TGUTTAExiT21 sir??

[@aidag.garcia2644]

❤

[@whyamisofli]

I'm from the Mtown. There is so much history here. As a child we had some many "traditions" that were just normal to our community. I didn't find out that a lot of it was actually hoodoo. Some one mentioned Jewish mysticism in the comments. I remember growing up in North Memphis area close to St. Jude. That area used to be a Jewish community and some of the older homes had Oudji boards in floors as floor furnace covers. I witness them in several of the houses of my childhood friends growing up. Not totally sure if it was related to the Jewish people who used to live in the community but its was very interesting to see. Of course we didnt dare use them. My stepmother removed them from our home when we moved there.

[@TGUTTAExiT21]

White Jews are reallly Kabalists. Very different from Hebrew Isrealites who followed Jesus.

[@louiswilliams984]

You lived in the “Pinch District”?! I heard this Pastor at Church one day say that that area was called the Pinch District because the Jews faces were so gaunt that they looked “pinched”! Very interesting

[@FeministHeathen]

If you like Memphis hoodoo, look into Arkansas and Mississippi Delta voodoo. It's some of the most powerful and amazing magic I have witnessed and puts most other magic to shame.

[@TGUTTAExiT21]

Makes you realize why they cancelled LoveCraft Country

[@aleekatt1565]

Is there anything I can google about it? I want to know more!

[@sunjourney3723]

Are there any practitioners you can recommend?

[@JunelliJune]

Are they black or white

[@JunelliJune]

I'm searching and I keep seeing some white band

[@QueenBeeofSwords]

Chile Yessss! I would totally be into watching a road trip or tour of some of these places. I'm in Cali but we hear so many stories of places in the south. Love you YaYa 💗

[@Sharoncaligyrl_213]

Same

[@--99]

There is also EBBO Spiritual Supply on Madison Ave. that is comparable to ASwab. It's worth checking out.

[@AishaRaison]

That's my favorite spot! Can't wait for them to move to the new spot. ❤

[@Chantay-ll5xg]

Where are they moving to thought it was closed

[@AishaRaison]

@@Chantay-ll5xg they're moving into the building where Wiizard's used to be.

[@--99]

@@AishaRaison Thanks for the update.

[@jentwinsmom83]

I'm there every Saturday. My kids love Kevin ❤

[@ambiava123]

Born Memphian here.....I love the content that you provide here. If you're ever in town, please stop at number of our great botanical/metaphysical stores such as Ebbo's Spiritual Supply House, The Mystic Eye, OOTHOON'S, Memphis Conjure Spiritual Supply Shop, The Broom Closet, etc. Yeah, if one looks hard enough, we have a lot 💃🤗👁️🤗 And yes, I read for the public, but it's by word of mouth only🤗🤗🤗

[@0330abarrett]

I lived in Memphis for 11 years… it was good to me when I was there!! Met a lot of people I call “family” til this day!! ❤️🖤

[@wavec3ck]

I lived in Memphis for 7 years… it was good to me as well I still visit quite frequently bc of the FRIENDS I made there 😊

[@marvellfair2860]

Yes memphis have a big spiritual presence

[@afrolofi]

I got stories from Memphis FOR DAYS. WHEW

[@piscesmoongoddess2020]

Beale street is downtown… my husband from south Memphis. We are always there. I’m from the Gulla state. South Carolina ❤ and yes I’m a conjuring woman 🧙🏾‍♀️

[@authortayb3174]

Not me binge watching all your videos all day and caught a new one!!!! Literally from 12 until now 😂 at work too!

[@blaquewitchyaya]

Thank you !! 🥹🥹🫶🏾

[@EricaHarris-x4z]

Currently me right now

[@ChandraKamaria]

Hello, native Mississippian here and current resident of Memphis. You may not think of Memphis as such a place for rootwork but there's a whole book out there. It's called Stories of Rootworkers and Hoodoo in the Mid-South by Tony Kail. Mississippi has a deep connection to rootwork as well. AW Schwab is still open on Beale Street and it still sells items for rootwork including tarot/oracle cards. It's on the 3rd floor of the store. Beale isn't what it used to be but it's still a great experience. The Ernest Withers Gallery is on Beale as well.

[@BeautifulMorning-dl6nl]

Ayye mane. I'm from Mississippi, moved to Memphis in 2008, been here every since. I love Memphis BBQ, their pizza and Wings.😊

[@sharhondariley]

I'm from Memphis and still here...THIS IS TRUTH

[@BookerTWashington96]

Beale Street is a street located in the downtown Memphis area. One end of Beale Street (the popular section) has different clubs/bars, restaurants and stores on both sides of the street. It’s always music playing, a live band playing in the park area, street entertainment and ppl walking up/down going in/out of the different places including the A. Schwab store

[@Divine_Cosmic]

Yes I’m here in Memphis! Raised in the midtown/ downtown area!! I felt the spirit so heavy in those areas! Mentally memphis has a spiritual hold on the ones that are truly awaken! Looks of people feel like Memphis is cursed but this video shows that the history never really spoken on❤ Memphis has a deep deep history ❤ much love for this video 🎉

[@Victoria_lynn8366]

Hey Yaya💜 North Carolina in here🥰 I love your channel🤩🌟💐

[@arichmind19]

Born and resided Memphian here! Beale street is a actual street like Bourbon street but sometimes it gets used for slang as like I'm going to the downtown area near Beale street

[@jaydegreenerichmond602]

Thanks for sharing the history on Memphis Tennessee. Hoodoo Voodoo story . Because i didn't know this .

[@TMT369]

You would be surprised about the state Wisconsin! Sooo much energy there❤️

[@tamradillonittybittysiddit1]

It's a street I moved here from California I love it here borne and raised in California It's something here that feeds my spirit It's a peace & protection I can't explain the media depicts memphis in a terrible light I haven't experienced bad here only GREATNESS 🥰👀👏

[@daniluv2696]

right now Memphis is not the place to be right now crime is out of control and it is so sad because it is a beautiful historical place. I'm praying for the people in the city and i hope it gets better so you can visit!!

[@Dr.HopeOwensEl]

They are creating crime so people can’t tap in spiritually.

[@ashleychumney5268]

Wow I hadn't seen it on the news.

[@AstraMiru]

Memphian here 💕 thank you for speaking on this. I love your channel

[@roderickbaisden8571]

Yes I would love to see you do a vlog about it!

[@OGseoulite]

FINALLY you’ve done a video on my city!!!!! IM SO HAPPY!!😭🥰🥰

[@melanieperez8885]

Omg I’ve been binge watching your videos, I’ve always felt like I’ve had a calling and now with watching your videos, ready to start my spiritual journey , I wanna keep learning more from you. Thank you so much 🙏

[@jasminehorner901]

Yaya Thank you for spreading positivity and enlightenment on our little city of secrets. We love you from Memphis Tennessee mane yaaaaa🎉❤😊

[@nicoledixon6037]

Yes!!! I would love to see vlog type travel content from your channel! Also maybe everyday witchy things you do in everyday life!

[@fen8846]

Yes Baby! Born, raised & still here!

[@PinkFridays]

Yeaaaa maneeee. Yaya made a video about my city! I feel seen!😭🥳💖 We love you Yaya! Thank you for this!🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@choppamatics4135]

memphian here. downtown looks more modern. Beale st is more of a tourist section now. Some good stores to visit would be Memphis Conjure & Ebbos .

[@jaydegreenerichmond602]

Yes, I am for Memphis Tennessee too . Still currently living here in the M -town

[@BookerTWashington96]

There is a conjure store here in Memphis and it’s called Memphis Conjure Spiritual Supply Shop

[@ElleBlaq]

Memphis subbie checking in 🖤🖤 I’ve been here all my life and just recently learned we were called the Mojo City myself. Ran across a book written by a local historian and went down a rabbit hole. It’s ties heavily into the culture of the area. I love it! Oh, and Beale is a Street downtown

[@yev_tte]

I just love when you cover cases close to home. It's something about it that's so intriguing, interesting but also gives you some chills. I appreciate you for bringing us this video!

[@ms.jay3057]

Please show us your trip. I'm in Florida also and I just love learning it's history 😊

[@TheJrockfreak]

First time watching the channel and even tho I'm not really into witchcraft or hoodoo I find the history of that kinda thing interesting and always interesting to learn.

[@901money]

We back! Thank you… our city has A LOT of hidden history that people don’t know about. It’s books on Memphis hoodoo for more. Shout of to you! Love M-town Ⓜ️

[@the.memphismassage.therapi7741]

memphis here & this city is so electric with energy! it's on the river so it came up from nawlins and further south than here but it's definitely a hotspot for energy both good and bad. i love your channel btw❤😍🥰

[@briannacovers8113]

I love these stories they’re so informative in so many ways and you have such a calming voice! Thanks for another great video Blaque Witch Yaya ☺️☺️

[@blaquewitchyaya]

Thank you !! 🥹

[@FantasticVoyagesAndMore]

Beale is a street downtown. The show Greenleaf on Own network , some of the scenes were filmed in church park

[@thaarealty_]

born and raised in memphis, i love your channel. almost done watching every video!

[@AmberColeman-gq1wn]

We’re back !!! I swear I love the coverage of my city!!! Thank you so much !!

[@cosmicempathofmagik7497]

Beale Street is a neighborhood Street as well as an entertainment/ tourist attraction strip. We have the African Shop on Third Street going towards North Memphis; Ebbo Spiritual shop on Madison and The Broomcloset, haven't been there yet, but was told it's Downtown. Hope to see you soon. ❤

[@geegee83]

#teammemphian❤️‍🔥💯❤️‍🔥💯 born and raised... Yessss Ya Ya ... We in here !!!

[@cosmicempathofmagik7497]

Thank you, Sistah Ya Ya!! For recognizing true Memphis truth. Voodoo Village is the Westwood are going towards Mississippi, which is 15 minutes maybe from Downtown Memphis. You can take Third Street from Westwood which will take you straight into Downtown Memphis. ❤

[@ButterflyGoddessMoe]

Beale is a Street in Downtown Memphis! As an implant, who does spiritual I’ve come to love this city more and more! Thank you for doing these stories!

[@tangelamusic]

yessss this my hometown!!!! we are indeed Mojo City ✨

[@theengineer704]

Mojo City, Memphis, is the bedrock of many Traditions. All of them are peaceful and offer lovely insight and perspective. Being a city in the Bible Belt, Xtians can come at things one-sided, so I hope people [especially those watching this] are more open to the 21st century and see things far more respectfully than in the past.

[@tyera.mcfarland]

Beale Street is a street downtown in Memphis. It currently has bars, restaurants, little shops. It’s very popular at night.

[@Bembesito]

I would love to go check Memphis out and maybe do some work out there

[@kenonewarfield6949]

Tennessee is extremely magical beautiful 👸🏽🤴🏾

[@iamchanda396]

Memphis thanks you once again. Come on to Memphis and visit Beale St. it’s a whole experience.

[@KoutureTips_byRita]

Yayyyy!! OMG !! Thank you for posting my comment YaYa!!! Yes, Memphis loves you! Long live Mojo City!!!✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@iTerriJay]

Yaya we need longer videos 😭

[@blaquewitchyaya]

lol I was just thinking I need to do at least a 30min one 😂😂

[@iTerriJay]

@@blaquewitchyaya yesssss lol your voice is so relaxing. I’m from New Orleans and I really enjoy your stories. Maybe someday I’ll tell my own but for now I’ll just watch 🥰❤️

[@Living_LovingSanDiego]

That would be cool. Yes, visit establishments. Either way I'll watch. Love these stories.

[@afrolofi]

Hey friend! I'm from Memphis......also, gone teach the people about blues singer Robert Johnson.

[@TheHawkssong]

Thank you for this video, yes please do some traveling videos it would be so helpful. This form another Gemini, you know I will go there if you say it`s good.

[@blujai8607]

Omg! Thanks for this! Love these Yaya💙💙

[@teesings0]

We need longer videos Miss YaYa 😭

[@Shantassticc]

Showing love. Thank you for covering Memphis❤

[@ADuncensored]

Beale St is a street downtown that has a lot of bars and restaurants. It’s popular for tourists and locals

[@earlkatotruitt-ee5xk]

This all good keep that black spirituality alive

[@901indie]

Ayyyeee I’m late to the party, but Memphis here!! Love your content girly!!

[@soliselove]

Clicked super fast when I saw Memphis ! 〽️emphis native here. Learn some new things today,thanks. 💚🌀

[@FantasticVoyagesAndMore]

A Schwab pronounced (swab) is still open. It’s the oldest store in Tennessee. Beale street is very similar to bourbon street in NO. Schwab still sells metaphysical stuff

[@sldandridge87]

M-town coming thru showing love!

[@somallory]

Super grateful. I have been there and the vibe was amazing ✨

[@cosmicyardsalevendor]

Yesss!! I would love to see your trips to the magical places on your list! Show us AND tell us!

[@thewholeyou]

We in this piece!

[@ravenhelms]

I'm a born Memphian but lived my life in northeast Arkansas. There's a place called tater reds and also a. Shawb on beale st and its top floor has a lot of wonderful things for spiritual things. There's also another spot called ebbo.

[@ravenhelms]

Yes a. Shawb is still open

[@scaredmedia]

Ebbo is my favorite! They're about to move to a much bigger location and I can't wait. Tater Reds is closed now 😩

[@piscesmoongoddess2020]

I use to shop at Ebbo when I lived in Memphis. That’s where I encountered my spiritual journey ❤

[@ravenhelms]

Unfortunately I've never been but I know it exists lol

[@ravenhelms]

Oh no! Fr?!

[@TashinIXi]

Yes please come to FL and take us along for the ride!!! There are many places that you have to choose from here🔮 🧿

[@angeldunlap5917]

Memphis checking in!!!

[@chardonnay5715]

Yes !!! I would love to see you explore spiritual places you gotta visit the mounds in Tennessee and report back to us. ❤

[@dariowelch888]

There is still real black magic here that comes from the darkness from centuries passed and as black southerners we keep secrets close for good reasons. Thank You so much YaYa this means alot to us. #MemphisConjure

[@brianhenry5630]

Beale st is a street, but there is a lot of stuff around the street so it also be a district too

[@kendrajackson7271]

Do show and tell please. We’d love to tour with you and then hear you talk later about what’s going on in your thoughts, etc. thanks for sharing.

[@KK32022]

Definitely wanna see you do some tours!

[@ShavonneSeven]

Yessss!! I’d love to see where you travel to and get a lil mini experience. Thats a dope idea!

[@crissyjai3678]

M-town lady here!

[@BreeNicky]

901 Native 🗣️🗣️🗣️ and definitely got drawn to this channel.

[@MeDusa_Ri_86]

This is so interesting ❤ now Tennessee is definitely on the the list to visit🎉

[@marvellfair2860]

Its a real street and a strip. A schwabb is still downtown and you can see some historical books and items there.

[@ryandior3923]

Memphian here 💙💙💙💙‼️

[@EarthChildRain]

Another Memphian Here :) Thank you! I live in FL now and it kinda makes me wonder lol